3 trivia venues are available in Tempe, AZ

Tempe and Chandler share a trivia scene that feels more neighborhood-bar than college-town, despite Arizona State looming over the Mill Avenue corridor. Of the 27 active venues, 20 run independently. That ratio puts Tempe closer to Raleigh's DIY ethos than to Phoenix's more company-organized market next door. Geeks Who Drink holds the largest company footprint with three venues: Night Owl Pizza on South Mill, The Uncommon in downtown Chandler, and SanTan Gardens on East Warner Road. Game Nights Entertainment (Pier 54, Dog Haus Biergarten) and Game Nights Trivia (Boondocks on East Broadway, Murphy's Law Irish Pub in Chandler) each add two venues on the organized side. Tuesday is the busiest night, with about seven venues running games. Cornish Pasty Co on University Drive, Pedal Haus Brewery in downtown Chandler, SaltFire Brewery on West Broadway, Dave & Buster's on Rio Salado Parkway, and Final Round on South Mill are among them. Wednesday follows closely. The Porch on East Baseline, Goldwater Brewing in south Tempe, Monkey Pants on South Mill, The Sleepy Whale and Dirty Blonde Tavern in Chandler, and Spokes on Southern all host. Thursday pulls five or six options, including Alibi near campus, Hob Nob Sports Grill on West Chandler Boulevard, and Doc & Eddy's with one of the latest start times in the metro at 8:30 PM. The Chandler half of this market is more substantial than you'd expect. Downtown Chandler's Boston Street and San Marcos corridor alone has four venues within walking distance. Brick & Barley offers a rare Friday night option on Baseline Road, and Spokes on Southern does double duty with both Monday and Wednesday games, which makes it one of the most prolific independent venues in the area.